Another put: “It’s been great having you guest presenting on GMB, wish you were permanent ! @EamonnHolmes,” as a third added: “Loving you on #GMB ( shhh don’t tell anyone only watching it because it’s you).”

One telly fan wrote: “Definitely the calm before the return of the storm on @GMB this morning @piersmorgan #gmb good to see you breakfast presenting however briefly!” as another commented: “So peaceful without Piers Jeremy,Richard and Eamonn did a brilliant job while he was away. Will go back to to watch it when Ben is on.”

@EamonnHolmes It's been a pleasure to watch you again, Eamonn. A connoisseur in news casting and presenting 😃